FOOD & DRINK
Powers Hamburgers announces re-opening date, shares new hours
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Powers Hamburgers has set a re-opening date for next week and shared the restaurant’s new hours. The burger joint will re-open its doors under new ownership next Tuesday, April 23. Its new hours will be Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Powers Hamburgers bringing back ‘traditional buns’ restaurant used for more than 80 years
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - After a leadership change, Powers Hamburgers announced Wednesday it will bring back buns the restaurant used for more than 80 years when it re-opens. In a Facebook post, the new owners shared that the return to the buns became a priority as they sought out feedback about what makes the burger joint unique. They called the Aunt Millie’s buns they will be using part of the “magic” of Powers sliders customers crave.
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo mourns loss of African lion
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo had to say goodbye to Bahati the African lion on Thursday. The male lion, whom visitors have adored since 2016, died shortly after a cancer diagnosis, the zoo said in a press release. Bahati was diagnosed with thymic...
‘It’s crazy heavy:’ Man tied to Fort Wayne tested, surprised during time on Wheel of Fortune
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — From guessing the puzzles to spinning the wheel, J.R. Ford learned that Wheel of Fortune is not as easy as it looks during his time on the game show. “It’s crazy heavy,” Ford said. “I will never give anybody any more grief for not...
Fort Wayne riverfronts recognized by USA Today
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Fort Wayne's Riverfronts were featured on the 2024 USA Today Riverside Rambles list. USA Today released the 2024 "Riverside Rambles: 10 best riverwalks across the US" with Fort Wayne on the list. All across America, USA Today said cities have utilized their riverfront area into...
ACME Bar & Grill
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We head out to ACME Bar & Grill to see their delicious, award-winning food they have to offer on their menu. They are located at: 1105 E. State Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Phone: (260) 480-2263. ACME is currently in our Value Vault. You can...
Granite Ridge - Spring Extravaganza
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We head out to meet up with Charity Freeman to learn what to expect during their Spring Open House Extravaganza. The open houses are taking place Saturday and Sunday for the next three weekends from 1:00PM-5:00PM. There are over 30 custom built homes to tour in 11 different communities!
Jimmy John’s celebrating ‘highest’ unofficial holiday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The highest of unofficial holidays is right around the corner. And Jimmy John’s is celebrating by offering a specially curated meal to take on the infamous munchies that go along with the “holiday.”. The sub shop will be offering its Deliciously Dope...
Taylor Swift: Fort Wayne’s version
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – If you are a Taylor Swift fan, you already know this. If you have a Taylor Swift fan close to you, you probably already know this. But if you haven’t heard, Taylor Swift’s 11th album, The Tortured Poets Department, is being released on Friday.
Huntington Y to feature old fashion fundraiser dance
HUNTINGTON — The Parkview Huntington YMCA invites the public to its Second Annual Old-Fashioned Swing Inn fundraiser dance on Saturday, April 20. Event originator Terri Bartrom-Brumbaugh, member services supervisor for the Y explained that last year she went to the Y’s chief executive officer and suggested recreating the event for the Y’s YMCA Annual Campaign Fundraising Kick Off.
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